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What We're Reading, Vol. 18

With the world in a shaky place, we reach for solidarity and comfort, and gather (virtually, of course) to share some of our current reads.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthMarch 15, 2020What We're Reading, what to read, Spring Reading, Kara Thompson, Mary Hitchman, M.A. McCuen, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Sam Cohen, popularComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 17

In this monthly piece, Attic writers and editors get together to share what it is they’re reading this February.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthFebruary 19, 2020literature, lit, What We're Reading, books, booklr, bookstagram, YA lit, M.A. McCuen, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Zoë G. Burnett, Sam Cohen, Caitlin Carroll, Rachel Tay, bookshops, Galignani, book laddersComment

Our Uniform, Vol. 3: Cold Weather Accessories

Revisiting our Uniform series at The Attic, four members each share the winter accessory they can't live without, and how they wear it throughout the season.

FashionThe Attic On EighthFebruary 13, 2020Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Zoë G. Burnett, Corinne Elicone, fashion at the attic, accessories, personal style, How To Dress, vintage fashion, cold weather fashion, Our Uniform

What We're Watching, Vol. 10

Embracing wholesome plots and endearing characters, we look to shows that keep us content this month and share our binge-able favorites.

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Five Things to Do This February

Jumping into the excitement of February from love to history to art, we’re sharing five things to do this month.

Lifestyle, CultureOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesFebruary 1, 2020february, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, what to do this month, five things to do in winter, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, popular

Discussing Little Women

As a favorite Attic novel becomes yet another film, we’re getting into everything to do with Little Women and Louisa May Alcott. In this classic Attic on Eighth piece, we discuss the novel and its most recent adaptation by Greta Gerwig.

Literature, CultureThe Attic On EighthJanuary 12, 2020Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, lit, literature, period dramas, period films, movies, Greta Gerwig, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Milena Le Fouillé, M.A. McCuen, Eliza Campbell, Lauren Olmeda, Jessica Armstrong, comforting things Comment

What We're Watching, Vol. 9

In the first What We're Watching of 2020, Attic editors and contributors gather to share the thrilling, comforting, and quirky series that are on our watchlists this January.

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A Decade of Culture

Rounding out the year in culture, a few of the Attic editors and contributors gather to share the books, films, music, and television that shaped their decades.

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Five Black & White Films For the End of the Year

As the year draws to a close and we melt into our sofas, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares five classic films to watch at this time of year.

Culture, HolidayOlivia Gündüz-WilleminDecember 28, 2019classic films, classic film, old films, black and white films, bw films, old movies, classic movies, end of the year, New Year's, New Year's Eve, NYE, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

A Week in Outfits: Home for the Holidays

Looking at the festive season, Editor in Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin and Creative Director Raquel Reyes share their holiday style at home, from everyday relaxation to family meals, keeping comfort and personal expression in mind the entire way.

FashionOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesDecember 21, 2019holidays, holidays at home, holiday fashion, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, dressing for the holidays, festive fashion, personal style, a week in outfits, A Christmas For Our OwnComment

Talking (Made for Small Screen) Holiday Films

As we get deeper into the winter season, Attic writers discuss the new holiday staple: the holiday films made directly for your personal screen.

Culture, HolidayThe Attic On EighthDecember 20, 2019holiday adjacent films, holidays, holiday films, Christmas films, Netflix, Hallmark movies, Hallmark Christmas movies, Netflix Christmas movies, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, M.A. McCuen, Zoë G. BurnettComment

What We’re Reading, Vol. 15

Immersed in the final month of the year, a few Attic writers gather to share the reads getting them through the season, from engrossing reads to new holiday favorites.

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How To Write A Holiday Card

As part of our official How To series, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin tackles all things holiday cards.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminDecember 8, 2019How To, How To Write A Holiday Card, How to Write a Christmas Card, cards, correspondence, letter writing, card writing, Lifestyle, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin Comment

Our Holiday Traditions, Vol. 1 – Saint Nicolas

Launching a new series on creating your own holiday traditions, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin delves into all things Saint Nicolas, concentrating on her chosen family’s Swiss traditions.

Lifestyle, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminDecember 7, 2019St Nicolas, Saint Nicolas, Fribourg, Suisse, Switzerland, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, holidays, holiday traditions, Saint Nicholas traditions, Saint Nicholas Day, popular, Our Holiday TraditionsComment

What We’re Watching, Vol. 8

Settling into hectic December activities, The Attic on Eighth gets together to chat about our favorite seasonal watches both past and present.

CultureThe Attic On EighthDecember 6, 2019Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Rachel Tay, Sam Cohen, What We're Watching, what we're watching, Christmas, winter, television, films, holidays, what to watch, popular